Policy Basics is a series of reports that provide background on the state budget, taxation, programs, and services in Montana and Indian Country. These explainers give the information needed to understand how our government works and equips readers with the tools required to conduct research, make decisions and advocate for policies that make our communities stronger, protect our land, and make our tax system fair and equitable.
This report is part of an ongoing project that introduces readers to foundational topics. This report focuses specifically on the legal concept of tribal sovereignty.
Read moreThe legal and political status of tribal citizens rests upon the sovereignty of their Tribal Nation. Tribal citizenship helps determine whether the Tribal Nation has jurisdiction over an individual...
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MBPC is a nonprofit organization focused on providing credible and timely research and analysis on budget, tax, and economic issues that impact low- and moderate-income Montana families.